Staff Nurse MedSurg

University Hospital Sharjah is looking for a Staff Nurse for its Medical-Surgical department. The nurse will assess patient needs, plan and deliver individualised care, evaluate clinical outcomes and support the safe recovery of patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions. The role also includes guiding junior and auxiliary team members and maintaining nursing practice in line with hospital, professional and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will provide ethical, patient-centred care while protecting comfort, privacy and dignity. The nurse will work with the multidisciplinary team, follow infection-prevention measures and take an active part in the hospital’s quality and accreditation activities. Accurate observations and prompt escalation of changes in a patient’s condition are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, identify nursing needs and develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
• Administer prescribed medicines safely, including controlled medicines where permitted by scope of practice.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognise changes and report concerns to the appropriate clinical personnel.
• Maintain a safe care environment through infection control and patient-safety practices.
• Act as a patient advocate and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Protect patient comfort, privacy and dignity while providing routine nursing support.
• Maintain nursing equipment and report faults or damage promptly.
• Participate in emergency and fire-safety procedures, team meetings and continuous quality-improvement activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a BSc Nursing or a nursing diploma of at least three years.
• At least two years of post-graduation experience, including one year in the current specialty.
• A current nursing licence in the country of origin and a UAE MOH licence are required.
• A BLS certificate is required; advanced life support is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Patient assessment, clinical observation and care-plan management.
• Safe medication administration and infection-prevention practice.
• Team coordination, patient advocacy and clear handovers.
• Accurate records, sound judgement and professional accountability.

Employment Details

The position is based at University Hospital Sharjah in Sharjah, UAE. The role operates within hospital policies, professional scope of practice, patient-safety procedures and applicable UAE regulatory requirements. Successful team members are expected to maintain accurate records, communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to safe, coordinated care.